In our Bucharest to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 SR Plus beats the smart #3 Pro+ by 74 minutes, completing the 1864km route in 22h 15min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 14, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The smart #3 Pro+'s 350km range doesn't beat the Tesla Model 3 SR Plus's 332km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Tesla Model 3 SR Plus needs only 7 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus
- Total time: 22h 15min (74 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 2h 2min
- Energy: ~348 kWh
- Distance: 1864km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #3 Pro+ |
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus |
| Travel time |
23h 29min |
22h 15min |
| Charging time: |
3h 9min |
2h 2min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~336 kWh |
~335 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #3 Pro+ Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Rompetrol (15 min, 29% → 38%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (49 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 3:
JP Putevi Srbije (24 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 4:
Tesla Supercharger (22 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 5:
Emmezeta Jankomir (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 6:
Barje Sever (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (20 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 8:
Autogrill Po Ovest (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 9:
Ristorante Goyo (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 10:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest (12 min, 10% → 51%)
- Arrival: Rome
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (35 min, 17% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
JP Putevi Srbije (14 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (19 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Eni (14 min, 15% → 64%)
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Stop 7:
Osteria De'Giusti (18 min, 10% → 70%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Tesla Model 3 SR Plus Won
The Tesla Model 3 SR Plus achieved a 74-minute advantage over smart #3 Pro+ on this 1864km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 2min vs 3h 9min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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